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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.07, 905.66 and 469.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.07, 905.66 and 469.24 is: 647.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.07 : 905.66 = 469.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.07/905.66 = 469.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.07x = 905.66 × 469.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.07x = 424,965.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,965.02/656.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.74

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